Ghana's presidential candidates sign peace pact
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Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Candidates contesting Ghana's 7 December presidential election signed a peace pact on Thursday pledging to ensure [...] Full text...
Chairperson of UN Peacebuilding Commission visits Liberia
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Botswana holds General Elections
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Senior official underscores UN support for Somalia
19 october 2024 - 05:54:38Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - The UN political affairs chief concluded a two-day visit to Somalia on Friday where she reaffirmed [...] Full text...
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Security Council briefed on progress in UN-AU partnership for peace
03 october 2024 - 05:21:06New York, US (PANA) - Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, [...] Full text...
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AU, EU, UN hold Fifth Trilateral meeting
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Kenya launches campaign bid for AUC leadership at mini Summit
27 august 2024 - 14:16:15Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – East African leaders gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday to witness the unveiling of former Keyan Prime [...] Full text...
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South Africa's Legal Practice Council welcomes appointment of first female Chief Justice
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ECOWAS deploys pre-election fact-finding mission to Ghana
24 july 2024 - 07:46:23Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2024, the Economic Community of West African [...] Full text...
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RPF-led coalition wins 62% votes in Rwanda parliamentary polls
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Kagame poised for landslide win in Rwanda presidential election
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Gambia lawmakers reject repeal of the Women’s Amendment Act 2015
15 july 2024 - 19:17:55Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Lawmakers in the Gambia have rejected the repeal of the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015, which prohibits the [...] Full text...
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Rwandans head to the polls
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AfDB chief warns Nigeria’s food import policy could destroy its agriculture
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AU– COMESA Election Observer Mission arrives in Kigali
10 july 2024 - 16:29:53Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The joint African Union Commission (AUC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) [...] Full text...
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IMF, US State Department express concern about bloody Kenya riots
27 june 2024 - 06:27:42Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and US Department of State have expressed concern about [...] Full text...
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Death toll in Kenya tax protests up to 13, according to medics
26 june 2024 - 11:46:56Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - At least 13 people were killed when police clashed with protesters who stormed Parliament against a [...] Full text...
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Kenyan President vows 'full, expeditious' response to protests that claim at least five lives
25 june 2024 - 19:36:31Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday vowed a “full, expeditious response” to Tuesday's protests in the [...] Full text...
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2nd Update: At least five killed in Kenya protests against tax hikes, military deployed
25 june 2024 - 18:04:37Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Police on Tuesday shot dead at least five people as protesters stormed Parliament in Nairobi against [...] Full text...
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AfDB sends high-level delegation to Japan to champion African investment
16 june 2024 - 06:46:57Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - An African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation, led by three vice presidents, will be in Japan from [...] Full text...
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Legal challenges over South Africa's disputed elections
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Day 2 at AfDB Meetings in Nairobi
28 may 2024 - 11:42:24Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The BRICS Alliance, together with the new member additions, are providing immense trade and investment opportunities [...] Full text...
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Uganda's Museveni makes first state visit to Kenya after trade feud
15 may 2024 - 19:31:46Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived here Wednesday for an official state visit to Kenya, the first [...] Full text...
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UN Peacebuilding Commission Chair to visit São Tomé and Príncipe
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South Africa's legal fraternity mourns passing of prominent judge
10 may 2024 - 10:24:38Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Tributes are pouring in following the death of former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro [...] Full text...
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AUC Chairperson deeply concerned about 'escalating tensions' in northern Ethiopia
26 april 2024 - 17:59:42Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern [...] Full text...
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Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President
18 april 2024 - 05:51:56New York, US (PANA) - Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, safeguard [...] Full text...
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Volkswagen to invest $211 million to manufacture third model in South Africa
17 april 2024 - 10:36:57Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) will invest 4 billion rands (aproximately $211 million) in its [...] Full text...
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AU Chairperson expresses 'great concern' about suspension of political activity in Mali
15 april 2024 - 06:13:42Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed "great concern" about [...] Full text...
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South Africa's Constitutional Court to hear Zuma election case
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Ghana, Kenya, enhance bilateral relations
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AU calls on warring parties in Sudan to declare humanitarian ceasefire
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Somalia becomes eighth full member of the East African Community
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AUC chairperson expresses deep regrets at violence in Chad
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UN Commission warns South Sudan's repressive regime may fail to restore stability
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UN rights chief, US slam passage of Ghana's LGBTQ bill
29 february 2024 - 06:29:25Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The UN human rights chief and the US Department of State have slammed the passage by [...] Full text...
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Ghana's Parliament passes controversial LGBTQ bill
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Independent review group on UNRWA may request Gaza visit - Chairperson
23 february 2024 - 06:02:06New York, US (PANA) - The head of an independent team reviewing the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said [...] Full text...
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UN rights commission urges South Sudan to ensure peaceful elections to regain stability
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AU Summit opens under Mauritania President's chairmanship
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Kenya fronts opposition leader for top AU Commission post
16 february 2024 - 22:15:04Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Kenya has urged the 44th session of the African Union Executive Council, comprising foreign ministers, [...] Full text...
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AU High-Level Panel on Libya supports plans for elections, national reconciliation
07 february 2024 - 15:05:04Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union's High-Level Committee on Libya has supported the convening of a National Reconciliation [...] Full text...
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AU 'regrets' decision of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to withdraw from ECOWAS
31 january 2024 - 08:12:26Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep regret [...] Full text...
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AU urges foreigners to keep off Ethiopia/Somalia row
18 january 2024 - 12:24:44Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tension between Ethiopia and [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: AUC chair appoints high-level panel on resolution of Sudan’s conflict
18 january 2024 - 10:26:49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Thursday announced the appointment [...] Full text...
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World Economic Forum: Schwab Foundation announces social innovators of 2024
16 january 2024 - 17:20:16Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – From India to Morocco, the United States to Ecuador, the 16 organizations awarded by the Schwab [...] Full text...
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Outrcy over South African cricketer's pro-Israel comments
15 january 2024 - 10:33:15Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The axing of David Teeger as captain of South Africa’s under 19 cricket team [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudanese militia leader meets President Ramaphosa
05 january 2024 - 07:38:34Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The leader of the Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on Thursday met [...] Full text...
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AU calls for 'mutual respect' in brewing diplomatic row over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
04 january 2024 - 15:42:08Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has called for "calm and mutual respect" to de-escalate the simmering [...] Full text...
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South Africa: Jewish group condemns Soutrh Africa's Israeli stance
01 january 2024 - 15:49:36Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has condemned South Africa's application against [...] Full text...
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Media watchdog raises concern on exposure of journalists' data
20 december 2023 - 12:57:58Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - The Botswana Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has bemoaned the exposure of journalists’ [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: AUC Chairperson renews calls to end Sudan conflict
19 december 2023 - 07:13:46Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed concern at the [...] Full text...
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South African football administrator lands top CAF position
08 december 2023 - 08:15:55Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Legendary South African football personality Kaizer Motaung has praised his daughter Jessica who was [...] Full text...
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UN, AU sign new human rights agreement
29 november 2023 - 05:22:54New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations and the African Union have reinforced their partnership following the conclusion of [...] Full text...
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Liberia election: Opposition leader Boakai officially declared winner of presidential runoff vote
21 november 2023 - 07:31:12Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) on Monday formally declared opposition leader Joseph Boakai as winner of [...] Full text...
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Israel-Gaza: South Africa Jewish Board slams Pretoria's stance on Israel
10 november 2023 - 06:49:30Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has lamented calls for the Israeli [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: AU Commission chief commends Ethiopians for upholding Tigray peace deal
02 november 2023 - 10:59:36Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday congratulated Ethiopians for embracing peace, national [...] Full text...
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US, AUC hold 9th Annual High-Level Dialogue
02 november 2023 - 06:32:17Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and the African Union Commission on (AUC) on Wednesday reaffirmed their "strong [...] Full text...
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US hosts annual US-AUC High Level Dialogue
01 november 2023 - 06:55:53Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki [...] Full text...
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2023 FIFA U-17 WC: All stadiums ready - Minister
31 october 2023 - 13:49:36Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - All the four stadiums that will host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2023 are ready, the [...] Full text...
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2023 CAF WCL: 10 days to kick off
28 october 2023 - 16:51:13Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - In 10 days, Africa’s premier women’s club competition, the CAF Women’s Champions League, will officially [...] Full text...
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AUC: Lift 'all sanctions' against Zimbabwe
26 october 2023 - 06:34:21Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reiterated the longstanding [...] Full text...
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FIFA chartsfootball path for girl-child in Botswana
24 october 2023 - 10:24:26Tsabong, Botswana (PANA) - Adorned in bright orange and white kit bustling with youthful energy and singing in bright high [...] Full text...
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Zimbabwe risk another FIFA ban
17 october 2023 - 06:27:13Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is risking another ban by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) [...] Full text...
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Ethiopia crisis: Victims ‘left in limbo’ as Ethiopia rights probe mandate ends
14 october 2023 - 08:00:02Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN-mandated Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia on Friday released a harrowing report on [...] Full text...
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South Africa expresses concern about escalation Israeli-Palestinian conflict
09 october 2023 - 13:00:20Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African government on Monday expressed grave concern over the recent devastating escalation [...] Full text...
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AUC expresses concern at outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian hostilities
08 october 2023 - 08:15:51Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed his [...] Full text...
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AUC deploys Election Observer Mission to Liberia
04 october 2023 - 16:55:44Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - As Liberia makes final preparations to hold its General Elections on 10 October, the Chairperson [...] Full text...
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Atrocity crimes still being committed in Ethiopia, UN experts warn
04 october 2023 - 05:40:12Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Independent UN human rights experts are warning that there is “an overwhelming risk” atrocity crimes [...] Full text...
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Storm Daniel tragedy gives Libya an international dimension
21 september 2023 - 19:31:55Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The damage and losses caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel that hit eastern Libya on 10 [...] Full text...
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Libya storm: AUC reiterates appeals for Libya support to address humanitarian needs
18 september 2023 - 05:46:28Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reiterated his appeal to [...] Full text...
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AU condemns terrorist attacks in northern Mali
09 september 2023 - 11:05:30Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has strongly condemned "the barbaric, [...] Full text...
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East African leaders extend mandate of regional force in eastern DRC
06 september 2023 - 09:02:47Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) on Tuesday agreed to extend the duration [...] Full text...
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Gabon coup: AU suspends Gabon with immediate effect after overthrow of President Bongo
01 september 2023 - 08:51:48Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon from all its activities with immediate effect following [...] Full text...
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Refusal to waive IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines violates human rights: Experts
01 september 2023 - 05:39:13Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN rights experts called on States in the global North on Thursday to forgo intellectual property [...] Full text...
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Gabon coup: Gabon coup makers name Gen. Oligui Nguema as country's new leader
31 august 2023 - 06:23:11Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - Senior military officers who ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo from power on Wednesday have named General Brice [...] Full text...
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3RD LEAD: Gabon coup: UN chief ‘firmly condemns’ Gabon coup, notes reports of election abuses (Eds: Adds UN chief's reaction)
30 august 2023 - 19:55:35New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday "firmly condemned" the coup in Gabon, while acknowledging that “serious infringements of [...] Full text...
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2ND LEAD: Ousted Gabonese President Bongo urges 'friends' to 'make noise' (Eds: Adds reaction of AU para 8-11)
30 august 2023 - 15:36:53Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who senior military officers said they ousted from power on Wednesdsay, [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: AU chief expresses 'strong support' for ECOWAS' decisions on Niger crisis
11 august 2023 - 12:16:04Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Friday expresses his [...] Full text...
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2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indonesian govt to renovate 6 more training fields for World Cup
11 august 2023 - 06:35:14Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is preparing to renovate six additional [...] Full text...
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U-17 World Cup: Indonesia gets FIFA nod for four venues
08 august 2023 - 07:14:47Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, has said that FIFA has agreed [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: US Secretary of State speaks with ousted President Bazoum, AUC chairman on developments
02 august 2023 - 06:56:50Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke with ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum [...] Full text...
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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard General Tchiani named head of transitional govt (Eds: Adds Tchiani's broadcast, writethrough)
28 july 2023 - 16:06:55Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, who has been named head of a transitional [...] Full text...
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LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, named head of transitional government
28 july 2023 - 12:09:03Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has been named head of a transitional government [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release
28 july 2023 - 06:29:38New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, [...] Full text...
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Situation in Niger remains unclear after coup
27 july 2023 - 15:01:21Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The political situation in the West African country of Niger remains unclear after a group of [...] Full text...
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Niger soldiers oust President Bazoum, suspend national institutions, shut borders
27 july 2023 - 06:23:54Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The military in Niger on Wednesday night announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum and his government [...] Full text...
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UN, AU chiefs join in condemning Niger coup attempt
26 july 2023 - 18:09:06New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations and African Union (AU) have joined the chorus of condemnation of Wednesday's [...] Full text...
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ECOWAS, AU deploy joint pre-election fact-finding mission to Liberia
23 july 2023 - 11:48:57Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - Ahead of Liberia's presidential and legislative elections scheduled for 10 October 2023, the Economic Community of [...] Full text...
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African leaders end day-long Summit amid silence on Russia-Ukraine war
16 july 2023 - 20:13:52Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – African leaders rose from a one-day mid-year Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, which was ,dedicated [...] Full text...
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Africa CDC urges steady health preparedness amid growing outbreaks
16 july 2023 - 19:40:51Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – A deadlier pandemic than the coronavirus will reappear after seven years and countries must prepare adequately, [...] Full text...
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AU mid-year Summit dedicated to trade revitalisation in Africa
14 july 2023 - 16:14:25Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders due to meet in Nairobi on Sunday, will focus on revitalising continental trade, which [...] Full text...
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Sudan crisis: IGAD leaders regret Sudanese govt's failure to participate in Addis summit
10 july 2023 - 16:31:17Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - A Summit meeting of the East African Development Block (IGAD) has expressed regret that the government [...] Full text...
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Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council praises role played by Congolese President and Chairperson of AU in reconciliation in Libya
05 july 2023 - 15:48:46Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has paid tribute to the role played [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Govt rejects Kenya heading IGAD committee to resolve conflict
19 june 2023 - 15:04:23Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan has rejected a meeting called by Kenya for quadripartite mechanism to be held Monday evening [...] Full text...
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ECOWAS election observers meet stakeholders in Sierra Leone polls
18 june 2023 - 10:43:21Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - Ahead of Sierra Leone’s presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 June, the Economic Community of [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: IGAD adopts roadmap to end fighting
14 june 2023 - 16:16:26Djibouti, Djibouti (PANA) - The East African sub-regional group, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has adopted a roadmap that it [...] Full text...
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AfDB says Africa has necessary partnerships, technologies to eradicate hunger
06 june 2023 - 06:37:02Durban, South Africa (PANA) - African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa has the necessary partnerships and [...] Full text...
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Senior US diplomat to visit Mauritius, Comoros, Seychelles
27 may 2023 - 06:06:00Washington, DC, US (PANA) - A senior US diplomat will visit Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles from 29 May to 1 [...] Full text...
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AUC and Member States commemorate 60th anniversary of OAU-AU
25 may 2023 - 13:56:40Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Union Commission (AUC) on Thursday celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity [...] Full text...
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Africa marks 60th anniversary of AU
25 may 2023 - 06:28:15Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African continent is on Thursday celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African [...] Full text...
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Gambia's ruling party, opposition share seats in local government elections
22 may 2023 - 10:03:44Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambia's ruling National People's Party (NPP) and the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) won four seats [...] Full text...
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Gambians vote in local government election
20 may 2023 - 05:04:59Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambians are voting in local government elections on Saturday to complete the electoral cycle that has [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Senior US diplomat ends Ethiopia visit on Sudan crisis
17 may 2023 - 07:39:53Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee on Tuesdsay ended a three-day [...] Full text...
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The Head of State of Burkina Faso receives officials of African Data Protection Authority
10 may 2023 - 17:15:56Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of the Transition of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday received a [...] Full text...
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AU chairperson welcomes Mali's move to convene constitutional referendum
09 may 2023 - 16:36:00Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has welcomed the announcement [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: AUC Chairperson stresses imperative of ceasefire
07 may 2023 - 12:25:36Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, is closely following the Saudi [...] Full text...
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Regional Summit on DR Congo opens in Bujumbura
06 may 2023 - 15:47:05Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - A summit of the follow-up mechanism of the framework agreement on peace, security and cooperation for [...] Full text...
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Intense political situation prevails in The Gambia
04 may 2023 - 17:01:55Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Prevailing intense political situation in the run-up to local government, mayoral and chairpersonship elections marked the [...] Full text...
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Sudan crisis: AU warns the conflict could be a replica of the 2011 situation in Libya
02 may 2023 - 20:35:31Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has warned that the current clash in the Sudan could develop into [...] Full text...
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Sudan Crisis: Former PM warns against repercussions of current conflict on the region and the world
02 may 2023 - 20:18:19Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Former Sudanese Prime Minister, Dr Abdalla Hamdouk, who is still enjoying wide popularity among youth in [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: US hails 'significant progress' on implementation of peace agreement
02 may 2023 - 19:32:57Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Tuesday commended the Ethiopian government and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for the [...] Full text...
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2ND LEAD: Sudan conflict: Warring parties accuse each other of violating ceasefire; Army gives initial consent to peace initiative
27 april 2023 - 10:57:20Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The warring parties in Sudan on Thursday accused each other of violating the fragile ceasefire in [...] Full text...
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LEAD: Sudan conflict: Sudan army accepts initiative to end fighting
27 april 2023 - 10:13:29Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has announced its initial acceptance of an initiative from the east [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Top US, AU officials discuss cessation of hostilities
27 april 2023 - 06:20:30Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesdsay spoke with African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson [...] Full text...
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"Investing in Africa is profitable," AfDB President tells Japanese investors
24 april 2023 - 20:40:33Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a [...] Full text...
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UN, African and Arab leaders to hold virtual talks on Sudan crisis
20 april 2023 - 05:42:49New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres continues efforts towards ensuring an end to the hostilities in Sudan, [...] Full text...
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Libyan Foreign Minister attends AU Peace and Security Council session on national reconciliation in Libya
18 april 2023 - 17:25:41Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Najla Al-Mangouch, participated in the virtual meeting of [...] Full text...
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South Africa: Calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into Tottenham sponsorship deal
03 april 2023 - 12:49:21Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The chairperson of South African Tourism (SAT) Board, Dr Thozamile Botha, has written to [...] Full text...
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FIFA Women’s football campaign launched in Ugandan district
02 april 2023 - 18:03:53Yumbe, Uganda (PANA) - FIFA Expert, Violet Jubane, launched the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign in an event that took place [...] Full text...
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AU chairperson links rise of terrorism in Africa to Libyan crisis in 2011
30 march 2023 - 15:48:59Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Comorian President and current Chairman of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, said here Thursday [...] Full text...
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US urges Kenya political leaders, protesters to refrain from violence
29 march 2023 - 06:56:51Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The U.S. has expressed regret at the loss of life and damage to property in [...] Full text...
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UN underlines support for Africa’s fight against terrorism
29 march 2023 - 06:00:34New York, US (PANA) - Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General [...] Full text...
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AUC Chairperson calls for calm in Kenya amidst public protests
28 march 2023 - 10:53:19Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern at violence [...] Full text...
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Burundi, African Union turn the page on long period of diplomatic discord
18 march 2023 - 16:35:44Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - The political news of the week that is drawing to a close will have been marked [...] Full text...
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South African jazz legend Gloria Bosman dies
15 march 2023 - 09:46:21Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Tributes are pouring is for legendary South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman who died [...] Full text...
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US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Ethiopia
15 march 2023 - 07:21:00Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday night for a [...] Full text...
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2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Indonesia ready to host the world - Minister
14 march 2023 - 13:01:47Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - Reviewing preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Manahan stadium, Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister, [...] Full text...
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US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Ethiopia. Niger
11 march 2023 - 06:38:36Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, March [...] Full text...
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Commonwealth, ECOWAS observers say Nigeria's polls 'largely peaceful'
28 february 2023 - 07:39:56Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on Monday said Nigeria’s [...] Full text...
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AU criticises Tunisia over 'racialised hate speech'
27 february 2023 - 16:46:45Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has strongly condemned the racial statements on [...] Full text...
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Former Kenyan President Kenyatta leads AU election observers in Nigeria
24 february 2023 - 23:45:58Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Uhuru Kenyatta, former Kenyan President, is in Abuja, Nigeria, to lead the 90-member African Union Election [...] Full text...
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New AU chairperson ready to support African efforts for reconciliation in Libya
20 february 2023 - 18:24:32Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Comoros and new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, said [...] Full text...
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ECOWAS rejects joint request to lift sanctions on Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso (By Paul Ejime)
19 february 2023 - 19:40:25Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have rejected a joint request [...] Full text...
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Foreign ministers of Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso call for return to the African Union
17 february 2023 - 17:15:40Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the [...] Full text...
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UN-backed project aims to eliminate mercury from skin lightening products
15 february 2023 - 06:04:56Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The Governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have united in a $14 million project to [...] Full text...
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Faki in Sudan to boost political reconciliation efforts
12 february 2023 - 16:12:57Khartoum, Sudan (PANA)- The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, arrived in Khartoum on Sunday as part of [...] Full text...
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Tigray peace monitoring team urges opening of schools
11 february 2023 - 22:10:38Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Joint Committee monitoring the peace process in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray has praised [...] Full text...
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AU Health Commissioner calls on Mali's Transitional President
10 february 2023 - 12:56:48Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The President of the Transition of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goita, met on Thursday in Bamako with [...] Full text...
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Senegalese President calls for review of infrastructure financing conditions in Africa
02 february 2023 - 15:10:51Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The Senegalese Head of State, Macky Sall, who is also the current Chairperson of the African [...] Full text...
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AUC Chairperson discusses Mali's transition timetable with leaders
01 february 2023 - 18:20:02Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has ended a visit to [...] Full text...
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Malian Prime Minister calls on African Union to support Mali
31 january 2023 - 19:57:27Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Malian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, Monday in Bamako invited the African Union (AU) to [...] Full text...
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AU appoints Mohamed Ibn Chambas High Representative for Silencing the Guns
26 january 2023 - 07:32:59Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has appointed Ghanaian diplomat, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, as the AU [...] Full text...
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SADC calls for 'swift, transparent' investigation of murder of Eswatini rights activist
26 january 2023 - 07:06:20Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has expressed deep concern reports about the killing of Mr. [...] Full text...
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South Africans outraged at murder of eSwatini lawyer
25 january 2023 - 16:28:00Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African legal analysts have condemned the murder of prominent eSwatini human rights lawyer [...] Full text...
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SADC implored to act on Eswatini human rights abuse
25 january 2023 - 14:32:20Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) has expressed concern about the state of affairs in [...] Full text...
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UN rights chief condemns ‘cold-blooded killing’ of Eswatini human rights lawyer
24 january 2023 - 06:12:36Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Authorities in Eswatini must launch a probe into the killing of a prominent human rights lawyer [...] Full text...
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Libya to host North African Internet Governance Forum on 23 February
23 january 2023 - 19:45:23Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The General Authority for Communications and Informatics, the "Libyana" Telecommunications and Technology Company and the Libyan [...] Full text...
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Nigeria's President to attend Dakar International Conference on Agriculture
23 january 2023 - 13:33:26Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday where he will attend the 2nd [...] Full text...
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AUC Chairperson strongly condemns abduction of dozens of women in Burkina Faso
19 january 2023 - 12:53:40Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday condemned in [...] Full text...
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Senegal president confident 2023 will mark end of Libyan crisis through peace, elections
09 january 2023 - 13:16:45Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Senegalese president and current chairman of the African Union (AU), Macky Sall, has expressed confidence that [...] Full text...
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17 human rights organizations call for release of two civil society leaders in Benghazi
27 december 2022 - 16:24:35Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Seventeen Libyan human rights organizations Tuesday called for the "immediate" release of the executive director of [...] Full text...
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Boni Yayi pays tribute to Nigerian President Buhari
19 december 2022 - 15:47:16Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Benin's former president, Boni Yayi, Monday paid glowing tribute to Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari on the [...] Full text...
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African countries renew commitment to improved nutrition
15 december 2022 - 12:59:36Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Union Member States renewed their commitments towards nutrition on the continent at a high-level [...] Full text...
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Congolese rebel Commanders meet in Nairobi
28 november 2022 - 22:15:17Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Warring factions in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off the third session of their [...] Full text...
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Congolese rebel factions meet for Nairobi peace talks
28 november 2022 - 21:50:16Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Warring factions in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off the third session of their [...] Full text...
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South Sudanese probe sought over persistent sexual violence
28 november 2022 - 19:41:18London, Britain (PANA) - The government of South Sudan should immediately remove from office and investigate Governors and County Commissioners [...] Full text...
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Abdallah al-Lafi and Moussa Faki discuss inclusive conference on national reconciliation
26 november 2022 - 13:41:04Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, and the Chairperson of the African [...] Full text...
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National reconciliation or elections, which option to resolve the crisis in Libya?
24 november 2022 - 18:39:26\ Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The announcement of a preparatory meeting between the Libyan Presidential Council and the African Union (AU), in [...] Full text...
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Libyan State Council chairman welcomes AU's interest, support for reconciliation
15 november 2022 - 17:52:03Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the High Council of State, Khaled Al-Mechri, on Tuesday paid tribute to the [...] Full text...
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Prime Minister Bachagha, AU delegation meet on National reconciliation in Libya
05 november 2022 - 13:51:04Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bachagha discussed with an African Union (AU) delegation led by Congolese Foreign [...] Full text...
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Congolese Foreign Minister urges Libyans to take 'decisive action' to resolve crisis
04 november 2022 - 18:49:12Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the African Union (AU) delegation, Congolese Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso, has stressed that [...] Full text...
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AU delegation arrives in Benghazi in eastern Libya
04 november 2022 - 14:31:05Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - An African Union (AU) delegation led by Congolese Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso, representing the chairperson of [...] Full text...
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Heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa meet in Mauritius
01 november 2022 - 07:16:30Ebène, Mauritius (PANA) - A five-day high-level leadership and management programme for heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa opened on [...] Full text...
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US calls for immediate cessation of fighting by M23 rebels in eastern DRC
01 november 2022 - 05:44:41Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has joined calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities by the M23 rebel group [...] Full text...
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AU expresses concern at deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC
31 october 2022 - 07:43:03Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has expressed extreme concern at the deteriorating security situation in eastern [...] Full text...
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UN chief condemns bloody Mogadishu bomb blasts
31 october 2022 - 05:07:20New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has expressed deep sadness at Saturday's bomb attack in Mogadishu, which killed [...] Full text...
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AUC chairperson condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' in Mogadishu
30 october 2022 - 10:30:49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned in the [...] Full text...
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UN Security Council boosts commitment to fight digital terror
30 october 2022 - 05:35:22New York, US (PANA) - A two-day meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee in India has ended with [...] Full text...
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US Secretary of State meets AUC Chairman
28 october 2022 - 06:17:33Ottawa, Canada (PANA) - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Thursday met with African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa [...] Full text...
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AU reiterates calls for 'immediate, unconditional' lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe
27 october 2022 - 04:50:39Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has reiterated calls for the immediate and unconditional lifting of sanctions [...] Full text...
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Aviation, airline industries discuss Free Routing Airspace concept
26 october 2022 - 07:42:08Plaine Magnien, Mauritius (PANA) - The fourth Africa Indian Ocean Free Route Airspace Project Management Team (AFI–FRA-PMT) meeting which aims [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: Peace talks enter the second day
26 october 2022 - 05:07:52Pretoria, South Africa (PANA) - The African Union (AU)-led peace talks in South Africa to end the conflict in the Tigray [...] Full text...
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AU welcomes meeting between presidents of Libya's two parliamentary chambers
23 october 2022 - 14:11:16Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has welcomed the meeting in Morocco [...] Full text...
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US condemns bloody Chadian demonstrations
21 october 2022 - 05:16:35Washington, US (PANA) - The United States has condemned the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators [...] Full text...
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Around 50 people killed in Chad protests - govt
20 october 2022 - 20:36:21Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Chad's Transitional Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo said at a press conference on Thursday that the [...] Full text...
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At least 30 dead and several injured in Chad demonstrations, new report
20 october 2022 - 17:27:26Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - At least 30 people were killed in demonstrations that broke out on Thursday in several [...] Full text...
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AU Commission Chairperson condemns repression of demonstrations in Chad
20 october 2022 - 17:20:56Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Thursday condemned the [...] Full text...
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Libbya, UN discuss International technical support for Libya's Electoral Commission
19 october 2022 - 15:46:47Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan High National Électorale Commission (HNEC), Imad [...] Full text...
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Top Libyan official announces AU support for national reconciliation project
18 october 2022 - 19:34:08Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah Al-Lafi, has announced the support of the [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: US reiterates call for ceasefire
18 october 2022 - 07:56:06Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has again called for a ceasefire in the fighting between Ethiopian government forces [...] Full text...
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UPDATE 2: Ethiopian conflict: UN chief warns conflict is 'spiralling out of control'
17 october 2022 - 17:51:03Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that the situation in Ethiopia, where the Government [...] Full text...
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Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council invites Denis Sassou Nguesso to visit Libya
17 october 2022 - 17:43:05Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, has extended an invitation to the president [...] Full text...
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UPDATE 1: Ethiopian crisis: Government announes 'defensive measures' to safeguard territorial integrity
17 october 2022 - 12:37:59Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Ethiopian Government on Monday announced "defensive measures" to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: AU reiterates call for immediate, unconditional ceasefire
17 october 2022 - 06:42:11Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has "strongly" called for [...] Full text...
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Africa claims its place on UN Security Council
12 october 2022 - 16:30:18Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on Tuesday called on the United [...] Full text...
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US welcomes renewal of mandate for International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia
09 october 2022 - 05:31:06Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed the renewal of the mandate of the International Commission of [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: AUC Chairperson welcomes 'avowed commitment' of parties to the conflict to restore peace
07 october 2022 - 10:01:12Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has welcomed "the avowed commitment" of [...] Full text...
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South African running legend dead at 65
05 october 2022 - 08:49:37Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Samuel Tshabalala, who made history in 1989 by becoming the first black Comrades Marathon [...] Full text...
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UN chief condemns any attempt to seize power by the force of arms in Burkina Faso
02 october 2022 - 05:01:01New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, on Saturday expressed his deep concern regarding the unfolding developments [...] Full text...
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UPDATE 3: Burkina Faso's new military leaders say ousted leader planning counter-attack; accuse France of harbouring him
01 october 2022 - 17:53:50Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The new military leaders in Burkina Faso on Saturday said ousted Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is [...] Full text...
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UPDATE 2: Shots ring out in Burkina Faso capital, one day after coup; France denies involvement in coup
01 october 2022 - 14:40:37Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Gunshots were heard again on Saturday morning in Ouagadougou, the Burkina Faso capital, one day [...] Full text...
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African Union rejects Burkina Faso coup
01 october 2022 - 13:29:46Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has condemned the coup in Burkina Faso and called on the [...] Full text...
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African leaders want research findings to form basis of education reform
29 september 2022 - 11:48:05New York, US (PANA) - African leaders have called for the speedy transformation of the educational systems in Africa by [...] Full text...
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South Sudan violence proliferating, warn independent rights experts
27 september 2022 - 05:26:31Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Deeply disturbing violence is escalating “all over” South Sudan, top independent UN human rights experts have [...] Full text...
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Sudanese military leader discusses with UN Secretary General situation in Sudan
24 september 2022 - 10:04:51Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan’s military leader, Lieutenant General Adel Fattah Al Burhan, Friday conferred with UN Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres, [...] Full text...
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UN chief expresses 'serious concern' about political crisis in Sudan
24 september 2022 - 09:37:13New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed "serious concern" about the continuing political crisis in [...] Full text...
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AU, Senegal support Libyan elections at New York meeting
23 september 2022 - 16:21:09Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, discussed with Senegalese President Macky Sall, who [...] Full text...
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South Sudanese women suffer multiple gang rapes amid donor funding shortfalls
22 september 2022 - 23:17:58New York, US (PANA) - The war in Ukraine has drastically cut funding for emergency medical and psychosocial care for [...] Full text...
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